Timeless Hydrating Foundation 63N Espresso Neutral dupes and alternatives Tarte
4.4 (38)·Rich deep · Neutral undertone
Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).
Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.
Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$28 less (67%)3.9 (4,653)
Matches: Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 16-hour wear· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly lighter· Slightly cooler undertone· Matte rather than natural finish
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: deep espresso with a cool undertone
$18.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (55%)4.1 (2,064)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
44
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Same natural finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel
The closest shade to Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 63N Espresso Neutral (Rich deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.
Why the closest shade match works
NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation in 24: Java, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 63N Espresso Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade63N Espresso NeutralClosest shade match24: JavaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%88#472728#4a2e2dVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 84/100Shade match 92/100Medium confidence· Digital match
Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.
ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 42C Ekki, against Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 63N Espresso Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade63N Espresso NeutralClosest overall alternative42C EkkiHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour60%84#472728#4a2823Close colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Overall match 88/100Shade match 81/100Medium confidence· Digital match
Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.
30 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.
Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.
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